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Native flowers or wildflowers occupy a special place in our gardens. They are naturally suited to conditions of soil and climate that we find ourselves in, whether too dry, too wet, too shady for many other garden flowers. Wildflowers have ample nectar and pollen to support pollinators that share the same ecosystem. Invite birds, butterflies and hummingbirds into your garden by growing these beautiful native flowers.

The best bee balm you can grow, making it so valuable for our native pollinators. Covered in deep lavender flowers for weeks in summer and drawing butterflies like few others, it is strong growing and disease resistant.

Once called Oswego tea, as the Oswego tribe was drinking fragrant teas of this herb when early botanist Bartram encountered the tribe. A flavor combination of citrus and mint, very refreshing. This selection is the best of the red bee balms, with early and large flower crowns of glowing crimson. June to August bloom.

This top-rated cultivar sailed past the competition in mildew resistance - a top consideration when growing bee balms. Massive flower power to; all around a very nice new selection. Tall and bushy, it flowers for weeks in summer and grows to a 4' circle in 3 years for a hummingbird, butterfly and bee garden party.

This deer-proof, North American native perennial will attract a plethora of pollinators with its lavender-pink blossoms over a long summer bloom period. Clumps of attractive grey-green foliage may darken as the air chills come autumn. The aromatic leaves are often used in teas. Self sows and spreads underground via rhizomes. Pinch back after blooming to promote a bushier habit.

Butterflies and bees will delight in the purple bottlebrushes, which bloom from the top down. Combined with its narrow dark green leaves, this tall, deer-proof native adds unusual texture to perennial borders and naturalized spaces. Listed in a 1897 catalog.

Its other name, Rock Bells, refers to its being found on woodland ledge tops in the East. This native was brought into gardens by 1640. The elegant red and yellow flowers have long spurs and dangle on the end of wiry stems. Unlike modern hybrids, they are resistant to leaf miners. Self sows.

Its other name, Rock Bells, refers to its being found on woodland ledge tops in the East. This native was brought into gardens by 1640. The elegant red and yellow flowers have long spurs and dangle on the end of wiry stems. Unlike modern hybrids, they are resistant to leaf miners.

A fantastic new cultivar of the native twining trumpet honeysuckle, absolutely covered in clusters of red trumpet-shaped blooms in spring and early summer. Hummingbirds, bees and butterflies all find it irresistible, and the handsome red fruit that forms later in the season is relished by birds. As it blooms primarily on the previous years growth, prune to shape after flowering. Noninvasive and mildew free.

No garden designer's carefully considered garden plan can top this riveting combo of true red and deepest purple-black found naturally in summer blooming 'Black Truffle'. A selection of the green-leafed native, it thrives in moist soils and will draw hummingbirds from all around. Patented.

This modern long-blooming hybrid is a great choice for regular garden beds and rain gardens both. A sturdy branching habit displays opulent spires of deepest pink in summer to fall, adding just the right vertical note to gardens.

This showy native flower is easy to grow and makes the transition from its native stream habitat to the humus enriched garden bed seamlessly. A long-lived perennial with late summer blooming spires of sparkling red flowers, a must for the hummingbird garden! Poisonous.

This showy native flower is easy to grow and makes the transition from its native stream habitat to the humus enriched garden bed seamlessly. A short-lived perennial with late summer blooming spires of sparkling red flowers that readily self-sows inhospitable areas. An essential hummingbird garden plant.

Native to eastern areas, it was named by Linnaeus, who had heard of its use by Native Americans to cure venereal disease. While false, the name stuck. Used medicinally for colds and stomach troubles by Native people and colonists alike. The flowers cover the stout stems with bloom for over a month in late summer. Rich, moist soils. Poisonous. Attracts a wide array of beneficial insects, one of the best choices for bumblebees.

A cloud of dense green leaves dusted with powdered sugar, or so it seems, for this spearmint scented mint family member has a multitude of silvery-white bracts surrounding the tiny clustered pink flowers. Easily grown in rich, regular to moist, well-drained soils; it spreads to make pleasing clumps, but is not invasive.

Native mountain mint is a fantastic pollinator-friendly plant that nurtures beneficial insects and butterflies with its generous clusters of bloom. Aromatic foliage is a plus, and it grows amicably in part shade along woodland edges along with bright red bee balms.

PPAF. This cultivar of native penstemon has non-fading deep wine red foliage and a multitude of rosy lavender narrow belllike blooms held on sturdy upright stems. Bred in Nebraska, it shrugs off heat, humidity and severe winter cold and blooms like mad for months in late spring into summer. Provide very well-drained soils.

Plant Select® Winner! An irresistible new salvia that blooms for months starting in summer. Tall wands of cherry red flowers held in burgundy calyxes invite hummingbirds with the abundant open tube-shaped blooms. A graceful open habit, trim 6” in June for a more compact habit. Remarkable hardiness to zone 5. Regular well drained soils a must.

Native to most of the USA, blue vervain’s branched spikes of purple contrast wonderfully with all those daisies of summer and fall, especially good in masses with other moisture loving natives, such as bee balm, swamp milkweed and sweet coneflower. Best in the wild garden as it runs and self-sows to beautiful effect.

Native to most of the USA, blue vervain’s branched spikes of purple contrast wonderfully with all those daisies of summer and fall, especially good in masses with other moisture loving natives, such as bee balm, swamp milkweed and sweet coneflower. Best in the wild garden as it runs and self-sows to beautiful effect.